Tanjuro Entrusts His Children × Illumi Begins Ren

Years ago, Tsugikuni Yoriichi Sumiyoshi Kamado, the ancestor of the Kamado family. "All those who reach the pinnacle will arrive at the same destination. No matter how times change or how different each person's experiences may be, they will all eventually reach the same end."

In the original story, ten days before his death, Tanjuro took Tanjiro and Nezuko to hunt bears in the mountains. Even as his time was drawing near, he was still able to easily kill the giant bear without any murderous aura emanating from him, severing its thick neck, as easily as breathing.

At that time, Tanjuro said to Tanjiro, "It's a domain."

What field?

When all the distracting thoughts in your mind are cleared, a transparent world will appear before your eyes.

Therefore, it is defined as -- [Transparent World]!

Roy raised an eyebrow, not at all surprised that his father had called him out... Just like the [Demon Slayer Mark] are contagious, once one is activated, a whole bunch will emerge like "resonance"... When Tanjuro dances gracefully with [Transparent World] activated, his perception and insight will be greatly enhanced, it would be strange if he didn't notice anything unusual.

"That's not the Transparent World." Roy sat down cross-legged, took the hot tea that Tanjuro handed him, and took a sip. "I'm different from my father, just as my father was different from my grandfather, and my grandfather was different from our ancestors. Every generation of Kamado has a different understanding of the ' Hinokami Kagura '."

Just as the sun has many facets, it is a warm sun in winter and a scorching sun in summer. It can scorch the earth and cause drought, but at the same time, it can nurture all things and make them flourish.

Tanjuro poured himself a cup of hot tea, warming his hands as he pondered Roy's words. After a while, he looked at him with satisfaction and said, "You've certainly gained some experience these past few months away."

"It's true what you said; people are different, and you can't use your own experience to judge other people's lives."

"Unfortunately, Eiichiro... you don't have much time left."

Tanjuro held up three fingers. "At most three years... You should have felt it just now, my body will reach its limit."

The man spoke as if it were the most normal little thing in the world, smiling nonchalantly as he said, "Then, I'll entrust this family to you."

"I don't want it," the Sun-Earring Boy refused without hesitation, downed the hot tea his father offered in one gulp, got up briskly, and went back to his room to sleep.

He left behind only one sentence, swept away by the wind and snow, pressed against the warm stove, and sent it into Tanjuro's ear. "For my father, three years is not enough; for me, three years is enough."

The Sun-Earring Boy left decisively, even resolutely... Tanjuro watched quietly as Roy braved the wind and snow to close the door, feeling both happy and conflicted, ultimately falling into a long silence...

"Juro, maybe that kid really does have a way..." Kie, having just put Delia to sleep, poked her head out and said, "Why don't we trust him this once?"

Tanjuro smiled wryly; it had nothing to do with whether he believed it or not.

"He's stubborn, very opinionated since he was little. Even if you tell him what to do, he'll still do things his own way..."

As for stopping him, given his physique, there's no way to stop him even if you wanted to...

Tanjuro suddenly recalled the two divine flames that had flickered in the Sun-Earring Boy's eyes earlier, which were like two suns rising again and again.

"Sobbing..." The wind and snow extinguished the last lamp in the Kamado house... but failed to extinguish any of the lamps in the Zoldyck, because they were electric.

Kukuroo Mountain.

While Roy remained immersed in the world of Demon Slayer through a deep sleep, in a parallel universe's Hunter world...

Ever since Illumi got his father Silva's notebook from Roy, he's been hiding in his bedroom, staying up all night.

He sat at his desk, gazing absently at his reflection in the mirror. His notebook lay open on the table, the page turned to the one containing all the knowledge and experiences related to [practice], with the key word "Heart Inquiry" circled in red.

The key point is explained as follows, "Learning [practice] begins with understanding your own heart, delving into your desires, and determining what you truly want deep down. Then, using that as a blueprint to develop your [practice] is the most suitable path for you..."

So, Illumi has been wondering what my heart is?"

What is the thing I desire most deep down?

What if... that's not a thing?

Two days and two nights, just wasting time like this...

From initial confusion to the first glimmer of light appearing in his empty eyes, and then to a firm resolve on his path... At 3:30 AM, Illumi finally opened a drawer, retrieved his first-aid kit (a staple for missions), opened it, took out a suture needle, coated it with "Nen," held it up to the mirror, and inserted the needle. And then...

One needle wasn't enough, so I used two; two weren't enough, so I used three... After more than a dozen stitches, a handsome little face appeared in the mirror.

He has a strong jawline, a high nose bridge, and slightly curved eyebrows, exuding a blend of heroic spirit and gentleness—he's practically a carbon copy of Roy!

Nii-san- san..."Illumi stared blankly at his reflection in the mirror, lost in thought...

After a long while, he pressed his chin against the mirror and carefully compared himself to the mirror. Those empty, lifeless eyes were brighter than ever before.

"No, it's still not perfect." The Sun-Earring Boy admired it for a while, then brushed it aside with a dissatisfied hand. His face rippled, but in an instant, he returned to his original appearance... The foolish little brother pondered carefully for a while, then picked up the needle again and put on another face.

He sported a sexy full beard, arched eyebrows, short hair, and a slightly upturned nose. His gaze was somewhat melancholic. He pushed up his glasses, looked at his reflection in the mirror, and respectfully said, "Young Master."

It looks exactly like Roy's personal butler, Gotoh.

The only difference was... this "Gotoh" seemed somewhat disgusted with herself. After the design was finalized, she didn't even want to look at herself for long. She pushed open the door and walked out, going around corners, through the corridor, and over the window to reach Roy's bedside.

After silently watching for a while, he unleashed [Absolute], concealed his aura, climbed onto the bed, and pressed himself face-to-face with Roy. Without a sound, he took a Nen Needle from his robes...

I want... I want... I really want to possess him...

Illumi trembled with excitement, his eyes rolled back, and he plunged the needle in.

Then, he was met with a powerful flying kick from Roy!

With a "bang," the door burst Gate of Opening, and he flew out.

"Please rein in your twisted controlling nature..."

Even across two worlds, the stench was unmistakable... Roy's eyes flashed like two suns, instantly seeing through Illumi's disguise. He jumped out of bed, chased after him, grabbed him by the collar mid-air, dragged him to the willow tree, and gave him a good beating. Finally, he twisted Illumi's clothes upside down, tore them into rope, tied him up, and hung him under the willow tree!

The beating startled many people awake...

Upstairs in the master bedroom, Silva was tending to Kikyo as he slept. He opened his eyes and instantly teleported to the window. It was cold. Zeno, having just returned from a mission, went to check on the old man as usual. He stopped in the corridor. In the dimly lit room, cartoons played 24/7. Maha rocked in his rocking chair, tapping his fingers on the armrest, and chuckled...

"Brotherly love and respect, that's good... good..."